Community Tasting Notes 8

• JVG wrote:

  March 20, 2022 - Medium gold color with a moderate bead. On the nose, it shows its age with a dusty, even slightly musty character of old wood and family secrets. A bit of yeast and just a faint whiff of bruised apple. Not the most impressive or expressive nose. Much, much better on the palate as there is still a fresh blast of tart lemon fruit that immediately wakes up the tongue, and then the vinous depth of the wine begins to unfurl. First, there is a savory/umami sea-spray flavor that is reminiscent of manzanilla sherry, and then also a chalky, textbook Champagne mineral character. On the finish, the fruit becomes more ripe and rounded and combines with the oak and autolytic elements to give the impression of rich apple crumble, à la mode. It's still not the most complex Champagne, but it has real presence and intensity of flavor.
  
  I chose this bottle to mark my 1,000th tasting note, and I was worried after nosing it that it would be a letdown for the occasion, but in the end, it turned out to be a lovely Champagne and a delicious way to celebrate.

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• Argrath wrote: 90 points

  March 7, 2020 - Medium-fullish nose with an elegant toast. Ripe yellow apple, hints of white flowers and nice citrus freshness.
  Medium-fullish, creamy palate. Quite dense. Modelling clay, mineral, some white flower and almost minty. Good balance, but lacks some intensity and complexity for greatness.

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• beatles wrote: 91 points

  February 3, 2018 - Full bodied, nice and round, notes of brioche, toast. Smooth operator, will live but actually seems a point right now if you like a lively fruit.

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• Chris Deas Likes this wine:

  September 23, 2013 - Full bodied white that shows its subtle cherry, golden apple and yeasty notes amid the palate. A masculine champagne due to it's weight. If you didn't have the yeast, you might think it was a white Burgundy. Big, grippy, dry finish.

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• varnhem wrote: 90 points

  November 23, 2012 - Really good champange. A lot of bread with nicely integrated acid. Quite fullbodied in a charming way.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2004
• Type White - Sparkling
• Producer André Clouet
• Varietal Champagne Blend
• Designation Brut Millésimé
• Vineyard n/a
• Country France
• Region Champagne
• SubRegion n/a
• Appellation Champagne
• UPC Code 3380651201030

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• In Cellars 48 (34%)
• Consumed 89 (63%)

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